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Archive for April, 2009

World Asthma Day Calls for Control of children’s Asthma Epidemic

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

World Asthma Day Calls for Control of children’s Asthma Epidemic
Leading U.S. Pediatrician, Dr. Olson Huff, said that up to 80% of children with asthma develop symptoms before age five and physicians must rely on parent's observations to make an accurate diagnosis. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2353334.htm
Dr. Khanna Supports a Taste of […]

Winalite International Healthy Love Moon Sanitary Pads Takes World by Storm

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Winalite International Healthy Love Moon Sanitary Pads Takes World by Storm
Winalite International's flagship product is Love Moon anion sanitary Pads, which, besides providing the obvious function of absorption during a woman's menstrual cycle but better because of higher absorbency and being more healthful, is designed to enhance physical health and mental well-being by emitting negative […]

HookUp: Sexual Health Info Text Messaging Service for California Youth Launches

Monday, April 27th, 2009

HookUp: Sexual Health Info Text Messaging Service for California Youth Launches
ISIS, Inc. and the California Family Health Council have released a statewide text messaging program for youth. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/cfhc-teensource-hookup/text-sexual-health-info/prweb2359344.htm
TV Ears Makes a Perfect Mother’s Day Gift and Helps the Family Enjoy TV Together
According to the National Center for […]

As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression (HealthDay)

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression (HealthDay)HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) — A stressful work environmentbrought on by lack of team spirit increases worker depression and the oddsthat employees will turn to antidepressants for relief, a new studyfinds.

Lead Exposure in Workplace Still a Problem (HealthDay)

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Lead Exposure in Workplace Still a Problem (HealthDay)HealthDay - THURSDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) — On-the-job lead exposurecontinues to be a hazard for U.S. workers, a new government reportshows.
Treating kids with malaria at home doesn’t work (AP)AP - Treating African children at home for malaria doesn’t help in cities because most fevers aren’t actually […]

Aging in Place with Style - Turn a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Aging in Place with Style - Turn a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower
Americans want to age gracefully in their own home without compromising style and function. One way to accomplish this is to use a newly designed acrylic shower base that converts a standard tub into a glass block walk in […]

How Old Is Too Old to Work? (HealthDay)

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

How Old Is Too Old to Work? (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Debate about the ideal age toretire has been going on for years. But with the U.S. economy in adramatic slump, the flip side of that question — how old is too old towork? — has become uppermost in many people’s […]

dotFIT Worldwide and National Academy of Sports Medicine Join Forces to Unveil dotFIT.com

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

dotFIT Worldwide and National Academy of Sports Medicine Join Forces to Unveil dotFIT.com
New Online Business Solution Combines Evidence-Based Expertise and Best Practices in Health, Fitness and Nutrition Resource (PRWeb Apr 21, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/onlinefitness/sportsnutrition/prweb2343674.htm
SCENAR HEALTH USA Launches Website
Self Controlled Energo Neuro Adaptive Regulator(SCENAR) is a hand-held, electro-stimulation therapeutic medical device. SCENAR therapy […]

Natives Remedies Adds 20 New Products to Fast-Growing Line of Herbal&Homeopathic Remedies

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Natives Remedies Adds 20 New Products to Fast-Growing Line of Herbal&Homeopathic Remedies
Boca Raton-based Native Remedies, the market-leading online brand of natural remedies, today announced the addition of 20 new products to its ever-expanding line of specially formulated, safe and proven herbal and homeopathic products. (PRWeb Apr 20, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2335594.htm
The Gluten-Free Mall, […]

Stressed Health Care Workers Battle’Compassion Fatigue’ (HealthDay)

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Stressed Health Care Workers Battle’Compassion Fatigue’ (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — A type of emotional burnoutcalled”compassion fatigue” is common among doctors, nurses and otherhealth care workers tending to people with cancer, yet experts say littleresearch has been done on the phenomenon, which can lead to anxiety,cynicism, chronic tiredness, irritability and problem drinking.
Treating […]